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Hounslow Council has been getting behind the Dry January campaign, run by the charity Alcohol Change UK.

Published: Thursday, 10th January 2019

Hounslow Council has been getting behind the Dry January campaign, run by the charity Alcohol Change UK, as part of encouraging people across the country to change their relationship with alcohol through by going dry in the month of January 2019.

Alcohol Change UK revealed that an estimated 4 million people in the UK are already planning to ditch the booze this January. In 2018, 88 per cent of participants saved money, 71 per cent had better sleep and 58 per cent lost weight.

Whether joining up to the Dry January campaign is for improving your health in general, looking to lose weight or because you have concerns about the amount of alcohol you drink, help and support is at hand throughout the borough.

Health advisors from One You Hounslow are encouraging anyone with a new year’s resolution to cut down on their alcohol consumption. Help and support is still available at the following sessions:

“After all that indulgence over Christmas, there’s no better time than the new year, to make a fresh start on getting fitter and healthier by giving your body a break from booze.

“Dry January is a great opportunity for millions of people across the country to change their relationship with alcohol.

“It’s so important to support people and reassure them that there is help out there if they have a problem or they just simply want to get advice on being healthier in general. Remember the result will be a happier and healthier year ahead.”

Hounslow’s One You team can also help you plan how to reduce your drinking by offering free one-to-one support from a local health advisor. For more information visit the One You Hounslow website or call 020 8973 3530.

If you are experiencing problems with alcohol and feel you would like support to help stop drinking, then please call ARC Hounslow on 020 8538 1150.